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FAA Bans Low-Flying Planes Over Trump's Mar-a-Lago Estate

3/16/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has faced disturbances from low-flying airplanes over his Mar-a-Lago estate since purchasing it in 1985.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a one-year ban on flights below 2,000 feet over the estate, citing security concerns.
The order remains effective even when Trump is not present at the location.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has faced disturbances from low-flying airplanes over his Mar-a-Lago estate since purchasing it in 1985.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a one-year ban on flights below 2,000 feet over the estate, citing security concerns.
The order remains effective even when Trump is not present at the location.